Predator 212 Stage 4 Engine Build ~ 22HP Go Kart / Mini Bike Engine

Today we are going to build a 22hp Predator 212 Non Hemi.
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Items Used In This Build -
Parts Used
Ported & Milled Head -
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Predator Hemi 212 Stage 4 Kit -
Predator Non-Hemi 212 Stage 4 Kit -
3 Disk Race Clutch -
12 Tooth Sprocket -
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[@Fentertainment]

You make these videos straight to the point, You explain every thing very clear and you dont waste no ones time. Thank you Greg, Ryan!

[@jakescott8400]

Kurt Lamprecht you’re the worst kind of person

[@devinavery6843]

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[@rikkatheconure2395]

@@kurtlamprecht93 im not sure what that was about man but it was kinda cringy

[@Konnersaki]

Haha my thoughts exactly 😂 my plan is to just buy the tilotson built 212 eventually and stick with my stage 1 kit with gov bypass 😅

[@CounTreeGuy]

Dude are you even freakin serious????? I know I’m late to the party but this is as close to STEP BY STEP instructions as you could ever get!!! Great work! When it’s time to do my 212 I’ll be coming here and ordering through your links and following your video. Thank you so much for this!

[@1000bigpat]

I am 62 yo and I can now take apart a clone engine and change out and modify. i learned by watching RB.. Thank you

[@RedBeardsGarage]

Thank you for supporting us

[@ethanfrohlich8343]

Simon Roscoe nothing like taking it apart realizing everything is missing and you can’t put it back together

[@schoolofhardknocks1096]

absolutely wonderful video, from someone who can do this blind folded or someone who has never seen the inside of an engine with your videos they should feel like a pro

[@ajtee721]

Dont mind me, im just here watching some stuff im never gonna do

[@daveb7663]

Said every KZbin viewer ever.

[@2beasty239]

Did I ask

[@chevyboi8392]

2beasty23 yes

[@murphyking79]

Until your kid gets a mini bike and you ride it. And your like, yeah... I can do this! And so it begins!!

[@athank3509]

Lol look at the likes 123

[@willj78]

This would be a good choice of engine for a 2003 mazda protege

[@burneyfeg2768]

And let's not forget 4 turbos

[@louisbabycos106]

Use the predator as a gigantic "nacho" rotor for a wankel engine.

[@andybrown5149]

9th p@@burneyfeg2768 >>>7 8 8777777777777777788

[@kturbo504]

Lol

[@Yo-shi-t]

Lmao I have a 03 Protegé5 😂

[@bryduhbikeguy]

Absolutely love the new start tune.If you heard it though my speakers connected to the comp...wow,was I surprised.(Maybe neighbors too.LoL).I hope you and yours continue to be Blessed.

[@SuperKane1984]

I always enjoy your videos I never knew the small engine world was so big and I've learned a lot from watching you and others building them keep it up in can't wait to see this running.

[@a.j.sgarage9637]

Never thought about removing the governor gear. Now that i think about it, why haven't I? Less rotating mass. Good work Greg! 👍

[@kylebarns7129]

Kool video, your getting really good at this now!! Was considering a pit bike project to test my skills, but these small engines are starting to look appealing. Thank you an keep up the great work!

[@smokinjoeadventures66]

Just recently have gotten into minibikes and go karts. Going to be enhancing some motors soon. Thank you so much for the awesome videos and tutorials. Go Red!

[@elesjuan]

Damn I love these videos. There's something so satisfying about watching you guys build these little engines.. This one is damn good looking too. It's almost a crime to hide that rod and flywheel inside of this motor though!!!!

[@blackice8705]

Glad to see videos like this since I've been planning a similar project but with a stroker kit as well.

[@sabrom]

Excellent clarity, breakdown, and attention to detail that thing is going to rip!!

[@davejohnson3037]

Great job RB! Going to build at least 2 of these to start cart season with!

[@quevicular]

Nice detailed build red. Can see everything and music is good, overall 9+. Cant wait to see the mini bike rip.

[@davidray4470]

Excellent video!!! No details left out. Thanks for that. I'm amped up to mod a predator motor lol

[@sideways4daystunewerksinc578]

Awesome build video, now im going to make a cut cover for clearance checks.

[@coreycaudle4972]

Awesome detailed video.i am currently tearing down a 212 that came out of a generac generator.this is my first build

[@coolweed2928]

I Have a Baja warrior mini bike I like working on them and your videos helped me out a lot thank you very much for making your videos

[@MoondyneJoe]

Greg that was brilliant mate, the time you and becca must have spent on filming that , stop starting for angles to shoot the best shots from to the Voice over and explanation of everything then the Hours spent in Editing it to a finished video. A Huge thankyou for all that work I think that you have a excellent tutorial for a lot of people to refer to ( IF you could even buy a Predator engine in Australia it would be handy Lol) In watching that I thought of something you are lacking and might want to incorporate into your tools How about building a Multi Mount Engine stand at the right height (AND weight to stand the vibrations) for you to work on it . This would be, when you finish an engine, you can mount it to the stand for the run in period instead of waiting for a suitable frame or Kart to put it in it would make it easier to fine tune the engine on the stand, adjust anything and also do the first oil change after the run in period etc You then have a completely finished engine on the shelf or ready to be used immediately you have, what ever it is you are putting it in. Saves the back in bending over, and standing on the engine, while you are trying it out just after the build ! Grin who mate maybe a saleable Item for other Engine builders out their ? Tony From Western Australia

[@donaldvaldes5680]

Gday Tony, I Googled the Predictor eng. and u can get them in Australia but the same eng. that costs around $200 costs around $700 here!!! Might be cheaper to have one Shipped over.!? Spent a couple of years in MUKINBUDDIN and SOUTHERN CROSS In the 70s. (Frikin FLY'S!!!!!!!!!!) in my teens:) Don from Melbourne

[@rc3291]

I caught your slight of hand trick when installing the rings on the piston. Good video.

[@sweeneysweeney1901]

Had to stop half way thru.... Great vid man . Showing how to use the plastigage. Great quality and editing man . I shall continue now😂

[@RedBeardsGarage]

Thank you brother

[@harleyfltrx7150]

Can you explain further on crankshaft bearing should it not be in spec using plasti-gauge, are valves set TDC ?

[@rab46290]

I am new into mechanics. And small engines is my starting place. Thank you for the link in the description. I am going to make this my first project go kart.

[@TheStoney07]

i love this channel its so informative and very professional Red Beard my friend you are amazing and i love what you do on this channel and how you help others thru your plethora of knowledge thank you so much for everything you do on this channel.

[@transman9453]

I'm 67 years old and I used to rebuild automatic transmissions for a living and I have to say at 4 minutes and 29 seconds in your video I like your organizational skills, most people in my trade did not have that and their bench looked like a pile of crap all the time. I used to start with an empty bench and when I was done I had an empty bench not **** laying all over the place, and I would lay everything out nice and neat in the order it came out and it made it so much easier

[@eddiedoran7427]

fasteddie3333-bought this stage 4 kit followed instructions, my motor seems very tight, I am sure it's the valve lash. Been running it 4 month's ,Karting RWB-Winning a lot, very hard to start, once it is running no problem. I went back looked at your valve position and ,002 & .003.-curently running .005 both valves. i will reset them after reviewing. Thanks Guys-JIR Raceway-Maxville ,FL

[@wallyhaskett6737]

Awesome very nice job on the build. Keep these builds coming very enjoyable. Thanks.

[@Jasonkartracing]

I like that lamp in the background. You’ll shoot your eye out. My favorite Christmas movie. I just did a 212 non hemi build. I did your governor removal like this vid shows along with a flat top piston, aluminum flywheel, mod 2 cam, 22mm carb, 22pd springs and a header pipe. I’m not going to be pushing this engine really hard so I hope the rod will hold up. I have a billet rod and flywheel and a 265 cam 24mm carb I’m putting in another engine I just got from harbor freight along with other stuff I have to order. Your videos really help alot.

[@ihus9950]

Nice Build RB, surprised you didn't use a Hemi head engine! Can wait to see and hear it run! 👍

[@josephgeis6641]

Dam proud of ya doing great work. With help from Go Power sports.

[@snipsta35]

Literally couldn’t have made it any clearer, very nice !

[@JVSoundWorks]

Started watching your channel. Subscribed after one video I think this one, and now there is a predator 212 (hemi) in my living room with the stage one kit.

[@RedBeardsGarage]

That is awesome! lol

[@lawnmowerdude]

That build was badass. I want to build one now.

[@MrBenstero]

Can't wait to see and hear that engine. Great video

[@cdp50359]

I'd love to see that on a longtail mud motor kit! Before and after results

[@keithfrisell4271]

Awesome build, very informative! Have a great day . Keith

[@MPSPerformance]

Always love these engine build videos!

[@robertmarks4684]

Okay ..I must say this was a very nice and educational video!! I just dont know why after a beautiful build you would not turn that puppy on for us to hear how beautiful the work was.... I dont know after all that time spent watching at the end I was stumped.

[@durangojohn714]

Thank you for the amazing upload !

[@Firebird_876]

Red Beard is back y’all, can’t wait for more videos!!!!!

[@DetroitSpeedDemon]

Great video that is very informative yet simple to understand. I just so happen to have an eerily similar setup and I love it !

[@RedBeardsGarage]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bryanmeza9974]

Looks bad ass! Cant wait to see that bad boy in the mini bike!

[@JohnSmith-xl9bo]

Very good presentation. Great Camera work...love the music!

[@zakkcooper]

Excellent video, really good step by step instructions thank you brother and keep it up.

[@iamlonefrog4866]

Love these videos, just can't get enough.

[@rjsuire]

I have learned so MUCH watching you your explanation as you go along is PRICLESS thank you!

[@MiscerVids]

No idea why I watched this entire video at 2am, but it was satisfying

[@mcpeake78]

Love it. Learned alot. Thanks Red Beard.

[@luciduous]

Love your stuff!!, just bought a212, and looking for mods, great video!!

[@froggersgarage5127]

Great video and that motor is going to me insane

[@gooblio]

Excellent tutorial on the build, now the fun starts. How easy is it to tune, jetting and timing?

[@rexmorgan72]

Great video man. I agree about the music. Don't use it or at least turn it way down.

[@rexmorgan72]

@Jesse 4R it is his channel and he can do as he pleases with it. Just my opinion, it distracts from the video. But like I said it is his channel and he can put the music as loud as he pleases.

[@scu-dub]

Man first of all I love that mini Christmas Story lamp🤌🤣 sweet....and can I just have you build my engine for my kart lol NICE ENGINE BUILD MAN👍

[@Smash_Moore]

Awesome video. Great detail and i really like the side note on what size tool your using.

[@holdenbostocky1998]

I like how he just sends the tap with the impact. MINT!

[@ronniepate4315]

The best how to video I've seen !!!

[@nataliedeyton6829]

That’s awesome 👏 I want to see it on something

[@jradlucky2116]

So, I subscribed with in 5 sec of the intro! I think the Lamb Of God music got me, along with all the billet parts! 😄 🤣

[@thatstepbro3633]

Loving the new intro !

[@nickvic125]

great video keep it up you guys always have interesting stuff going on

[@peterpalma9293]

Thank you for tapping with the drill! People FREAK when I do that.

[@RedBeardsGarage]

I use one every time and never messed one up.

[@bradleyjones9554]

Awesome video!!! Thank you for your time.

[@c2h2o9c9olate]

I'd like to see a hemi version built to the max! Like Patrick Smith I can now take apart and rebuild my 212 hemi predator thanks to RBG! I am building a BBR tuning motorized bicycle with this motor. Any hints to make it fit appreciated as it is very tight. Also can I make it produce 12 volt for lights as I want to make it road legal. Never did any mechanical work in the past RBG is a great teacher!

[@ruipires7954]

Wait,did you say,"Non-Hemi?" Okayyy.Go on,I'm listening.

[@robertduncan2742]

I need one but for a 26 inch bike what's your thoughts after this ordeal were all dealing with. Bless all

[@mafosa8519]

that intake tubes going to pull some wicked vacuum!! larry

[@claytonmiller8534]

What kind of clutch did you use on the 212 Predator stage 4 rebuild

[@phonymontana4254]

The best channel on youtube

[@charleswilson577]

Great video. If I had to something I could do without it would be the music.

[@SKYENET-zy2cn]

That’s a nice set up.

[@thehomemechanic6964]

With an impact to cut threads. Oh god.

[@Ryan318l]

He obviously graduated from jerry rig university 😂😂

[@kalebstahl1999]

Hes built tons of em and never had a problem so geuss itll be fine

[@drrrrockzo]

I've never used them in my shop, but I know a few companies make taps for use in the field that are specifically designed to be driven by impact guns...to be fair I've only seen them in the 1"-8TPI range.

[@jacystone973]

That's what I was thinking

[@hawser27]

Do the same all the time when I have 50 holes to tap never had any trouble. Everybody is a critic on KZbin.

[@drummerboy66801]

dude i love these videos, but my jaw dropped when i seen you tap that thing with an impact lmfao!

[@MrBlueyes95]

Awesome build! Keep it up!

[@mandycole21]

Love the videos keep up the awesome work

[@NOAH_HINMAN]

Love the work keep it up

[@darenwinckler7027]

That had to be the loudest teardown I've heard ! 😂

[@falconsfan720]

Great video but the impact when you tapped that hole made me tense up 😂

[@davidm4366]

Hey Red Beard, I love your videos very informative. Just a side note, at 14:14 you mention Torqueing the head to the block to 20-foot-pounds, I would advise against that if your not using posts like you have in the video. I was following along with your video and didn't realize you had posts vs my stock bolts and I totally snapped the bolt off in the block at 20-foot-pounds. I believe it should be 17-foot-pounds if youre using stock bolts.

[@335iDom]

Can you link somewhere to buy the bolt to block off the governor?

[@lomsomesGarage]

Are you using corse or fine grit valve grinding compound on the crank / Flywheel

[@MrCbell57]

Wow,,, nice stuff going on here. I cannot even find a set up for my 79 cc Predator. Nor can I find a clutch/converter plate that will work on 5/8 shaft. I have a good mind to return the 79cc and buy a 212, then build a bike frame that will compensate it. That way I can upgrade the motor so it will pass cars. LOL

[@williamscalf4187]

Red Beard. I have a race cart frame. Im going to do a stage 3 build on a 212 hemi ( which I will be able to do so from your video. Thanks). My question is...what clutch do you recommend?

[@garygubacz2201]

My built predator 212 has horrible kickback and can be a pain to start. The timing is correct and I'm about to check valve lash any suggestions. Is very powerful and runs good once it is started.

[@snoopdog68]

My Hemi is all tore down , parts are here so im slowly getting it together.

[@superiormanx7112]

mike t how did it come along

[@anythingthatmoves9609]

Also what about the ignition coil as well stock?

[@423alonso]

Awesome videos and knowledge sir i have a question please do you think that the same setup could be use for a long tail mud motor ? Thank you in advance God bless.....

[@delta-theoryarizona4256]

This is so badass

[@smokinjoeadventures66]

Red Beard, when i put one inch long bolt into oil sending unit hole after tapping it seemed real close to crank. Think i may go to half inch or 3/4 inch bolt. What you think. Using stock crank.

[@raydreamer7566]

Great build video. Amazing output power for the 212 cc motor. I would like to know what it can do on Propane . I think that motor would have a long life on propane . Do you do 40 hp and up mods ?

[@motleygarage420]

man i love your video's epic build!

[@anythingthatmoves9609]

Will assembly lube work just as good

[@penguinsracing6354]

Your video's are great they have taught me a lot but I am having an issue with a billet rod in my 196cc it knocks when you bump the throttle my question is do they make spacers for the crankshaft or am I going to have to just keep the stock rod in

[@Troygehring]

Would I need the billet rod and a different head if I only ran the flattop piston?

[@vonvon103]

I have this same set up minus the carb and it pulls hard sounds good with a choppy cam

[@clintswindle2460]

How can u tell from hemi and none hemi . And what do u prefer

[@ortegaautomotiva]

Nice video! Thanks

[@Amy-wh3dt]

You have gained 6,000 Subs in 3 weeks

[@Bad666Moon]

When you used the hand drill to tap the hole like that, the machinist inside me was screaming.

[@gdcatalyst7812]

any reason why the 24mm carb is better than the 26 or do they each have their own pro's and cons